This Clinical Pharmacy Specialist serves as a Pharmacy ProgramManager for the New York Harbor Healthcare System Academic Detailingprogram. The incumbent holds a position of high visibility andrepresents facility and VISN-wide efforts to improve medical care.As such, the incumbent must have excellent communication andinterpersonal skills. The incumbent will have knowledge of and willapply marketing techniques in promotion of practice guidelines andother health initiatives. The incumbent will perform data analysisand manipulation to measure performance and to trend changes. Assuch, the position requires computer expertise, particularly in thearea of database programs and data analysis. The incumbent willassist with the pull through of specific goals and a vision for theprogram and will assist with future program development. Theincumbent will consult with VISN and PBM staff to help initiate,develop, validate and execute projects. The incumbent will beexpected to exercise initiative and to collaborate effectively withclinical and administrative staff at all VISN stations andcommunity-based outpatient clinics to meet performance goals andsupport quality patient care activities. Additionally, thispharmacist works under a scope of practice providing direct patientcare at least 25% of the time. This Health Care System is a teachingfacility affiliated with New York University, School of Medicine,and Long Island University, School of Pharmacy.Clinical Practice Area:A. The Pain Clinical Pharmacy Specialist uses expertise in painmanagement to optimize patient care as an advanced practitioner ofpain pharmacy and is authorized within the guidelines of a scope ofpractice to function as a provider of services to order labs, andrecommend optimal drug regimen changes to chronic pain patients ofthe New York Harbor Healthcare System.B. Principal responsibilities include evidence-based pharmacotherapymanagement (including identification of patient specific medicationissues such as drug interactions, adverse effects, lack ofeffectiveness, appropriateness, and compliance problems), andprovision of drug information service to the outpatient PACT clinicsand to other areas as requested.C. Uses expertise in pain management to optimize patient carethrough a variety of modalitiesD. Recognizes adverse drug reactions to pain medications, and makesappropriate changes in therapy.E. Interpretation of Urine Drug ScreensF. Patient and Provider Education related to chronic painmanagementG. Attends and participates in pain management, conferences, andother meetings as required for the purpose of making recommendationsand providing consultation in allPharmacy-related matters to pain management.H. Directly assists other providers in rational medication selectionby providing writtenand/or verbal consultation.I. Is responsible for planning, developing and maintaining effectiveclinical pharmacyprograms by implementing rational cost effective drug therapy toimprove patientoutcomes for the chronic pain patient.J. Provides medication information to other PACT team members asrequired.

- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after12/31/1959- You may be required to serve a probationary period- Subject to a background/security investigation- Must be proficient in written and spoken English- Selected applicants will be required to complete an onlineonboarding process

### Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirementsby the closing date of this announcement, 09/11/2019.**Basic Requirements**:- **United States Citizenship**: Non-citizens may only beappointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizensin accordance with VA Policy.- **Education:**(1) Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education(ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with abaccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctorof Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Verification of approved degreeprograms may be obtained from the Accreditation Council forPharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago,Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Website at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/.(NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate andDoctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the soledegree is Doctor of Pharmacy.)(2) Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet theeducational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proofof achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate ExaminationCommission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing theForeign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) andthe Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test(TOEFL iBT).- **Licensure:** Full, current and unrestricted license topractice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of theUnited States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is arequirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestrictedlicensure. A pharmacist who has, or has ever had, any license(s)revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, orissued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only inaccordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005, Part II,Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16.NOTE: Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and hadany such license revoked for professional misconduct,professional incompetence or substandard care, or whosurrendered such license after receiving written notice ofpotential termination of such license by the State forprofessional misconduct, professional incompetence, orsubstandard care, are not eligible for appointment to theposition unless such revoked or surrendered license is fullyrestored (38 U.S.C. § 7402(f)). Effective November 30, 1999,this is a requirement for employment. This requirement does notapply to licensed pharmacists on VA rolls as of that date,provided they maintain continuous appointment and are notdisqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations orvoluntary surrenders of State license, registration orcertification.- **English Language Proficiency:** Pharmacists must be proficientin spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d),and 7407(d).

**Grade Determinations**: In addition to the GS-12 requirements,must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower gradelevel.

**References:** VA HANDBOOK 5005/55 PART II APPENDIX G15

This vacancy is at full performance level.

**Physical Requirements:** See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

### Education

**IMPORTANT:** A transcript must be submitted with your applicationif you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

**Note:** Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities,schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federalemployment. You can verify your education here:http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign educationto meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate ofForeign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive creditfor that education. For further information, visit:http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

### Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additionalvacancies.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that havefaced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confercompetitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-relatedpositions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by theSchedule A excepted appointment authority.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA forVets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment atVA, career development services for our existing Veterans, andcoaching and reintegration support for military service members.

If you are unable to apply online view the following link forinformation regarding an Alternate Application.

### How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet thequalifications above.

**NOTE:** The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group)will review the selected candidate's education and experience andrecommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will beplaced. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the boardwill recommend grade and HR will determine step in accordance withpolicy.

The following documents are accepted, and may be required ifapplicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for thisposition. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included alldocuments required for your application, such as a copy of yourtranscript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/formerFederal employees), etc.

**Veterans' Preference:** When applying for Federal Jobs, eligibleVeterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), orfor Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You mustprovide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates andcharacter of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you arecurrently serving on active duty and expect to be released ordischarged within 120 days you must submit documentation related toyour active duty service which reflects the dates of service,character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates ofimpending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and otherseligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers ofeligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.Documentation is required to award preference. For more informationon Veterans' Preference, please visithttp://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.#### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institutionrecognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to becredited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only theattendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accreditinginstitutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in thisvacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or mayaffect the overall rating.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you holdand whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specificbenefits offered.

- How to Apply------------

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for thisposition, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit thedocumentation specified in the Required Documents section below. Thecomplete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on09/11/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaireclick https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10587350.

**NOTE:** It is your responsibility to ensure your responses andappropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBSaccount, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select theApplication Status link and then select the more information linkfor this position. The Details page will display the status of yourapplication, the documentation received and processed, and anycorrespondence the agency has sent related to this application. Youruploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scanprocess. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancyannouncement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documentsfrom your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

**NOTE**: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is acondition of employment and a requirement for all Department ofVeterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individualswho, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations wherepatients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients aspart of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to,VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers(CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliaryunits, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VAlicensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid andunpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, feebasis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable toreceive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear aface mask throughout the influenza season.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive aconfirmation notification by email. After we receive applicationpackages (including all required documents) and the vacancyannouncement closes, we will review applications to ensurequalification and eligibility requirements are met. After the reviewis complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants willbe notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will benotified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring officefor an interview. All referred applicants receive a finalnotification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logginginto your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Informationregarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs HelpCenter.

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The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.Please read the following guidance.

### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment onthe basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy andgender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexualorientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parentalstatus, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicantswith disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonableaccommodation for any part of the application process should followthe instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any partof the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact thehiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonableaccommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the workenvironment, or the way things are usually done that enables anindividual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job dutiesor receive equal access to job benefits.

Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must providereasonable accommodations when:

- An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have anequal opportunity to apply for a job.- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to performthe essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receiveequal access to benefits, such as details, training, andoffice-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during theapplication or hiring process or while on the job. Requests areconsidered on a case-by-case basis.

Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodationsor how to contact an agency.

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and toapply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/543878400. Only resumessubmitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listedat www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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